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Michael Waugh
Michael Waugh is a Professor of Instructional Technology
in the Department of Instructional Technology, Health, and Cultural Studies at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
He has been
involved with electronic networking since the 1980s.
His primary
research interest is in establishing the impact and
long term
value of instructional interactions on electronic networks.
Recently, he has begun to study the factors related
to the
successful implementation of distance education/on-line
learning.
A particular area of interest to Dr. Waugh is examining
how
computer networking can be integrated into teacher
education
programs in order to facilitate apprenticeship experiences
between
students, teachers, student teachers, professors, private
sector
businesspeople and other individuals interested in
participating
in the educational process. Dr. Waugh has been involved
research
on models for fostering Teaching Teleapprenticeships
among
undergraduate and graduate students and practicing
K-12 teachers
and K-12 students in order to enhance university teacher
preparation programs.
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